Cross Legged Collection

Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. A wooden sculpture of an angry looking diety, holding a sword in his right hand and ope in his left, sitting cross-legged on an stylized rock formation

Shiva Mandir temple, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka state, India, Asia

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

France, Nice, Blue Nude IV, 1952
Henri Matisse (1869-1954), Blue Nude IV, 1952

Sergei Rachmaninov, Russian composer, pianist and conductor, Ivanovka, Russia, 1913. Rachmaninov (1873-1943) with his daughter Irina and pet dog

Punjabi illustration of a lady with a hawk
Illustration of a lady with a hawk for the musical mode Saveri Ragini, from Guler in the Punjab. from the V&As collection

The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)
989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896

The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

Judicious Amelioration, 1871. Artist: Coide
Judicious Amelioration, 1871. A caricature of Alexander Baillie-Cochrane (1816-1890), British politician. Baillie-Cochrane was a Conservative MP who represented Bridport, Lanarkshire

Golden Buddha statues, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sadhu (Holy man), India, Asia

Indian Mother and Baby, (oil on canvas laid on masonite)
650693 Indian Mother and Baby, (oil on canvas laid on masonite) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Mother and Baby. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953)

Engraving of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
2604000 Engraving of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; (add.info.: The Hindu Trinity: left to right; Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Engraving circa 1880).

Interior of Cree Indian tent
2604133 Interior of Cree Indian tent; (add.info.: Interior of Cree Indian tent. Man smoking: Papoose in 'cradle': Cooking pot suspended over fire)

Firelight, (oil on canvas)
650906 Firelight, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 76.2x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Firelight. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

"Self-contempt", late 19th century. Creator: Mihaly Munkacsy. "Self-contempt", late 19th century
"Self-contempt", late 19th century

Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir - reading the Grunt'h, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir [in India] - reading the Grunt'h - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. The Gooroos are the spiritual guides of the Sikhs

Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha, is considered to be the original teacher of the tantric Buddhist (Vajrayana) teachings

Warrior Minamoto Raiko and the Earth Spider (image 2 of 2), mid 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Warrior Minamoto Raiko and the Earth Spider (image 2 of 2), mid 1840s

Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. Creator: Unknown
Raga Gandhara, 1650-75. A gaunt ascetic with protruding ribs sits on a tiger skin as a disciple carrying a pouch approaches

Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Shri Lakshmi Lustrated by Elephants (Gaja-Lakshmi), 18th century. (To lustrate: to purify by means of religious rituals or ceremonies)

Arab Mendicant in Meditation, c1860. Creator: Charles Camino
Arab Mendicant in Meditation, c1860. In this work, the artist depicts the figure in such a way that most of his face is obscured, creating a sense of mystery

Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Abbots of the Ngor Monastery, late 16th century. The first two abbots of the Ngor Monastery in central Tibet, the older Sempa Chenpo and the younger Jamyang Sherab Gyatsho

Arhat Rahula, 1400-1450. Creator: Unknown
Arhat Rahula, 1400-1450. The Buddha Shakyamuni had a son named Rahula, who became a disciple of his father. Tibetan monks regard him as a spiritual ancestor

Kuyalwa, Second Abbot of Taklung Monastery, with Three Lineages, mid-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Kuyalwa, Second Abbot of Taklung Monastery, with Three Lineages, mid-13th century. This painting commemorates Kuyalwa (1191-1236), the second abbot of Taklung Monastery in central Tibet

Yoga-Narasimha, Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu in Yogic Posture, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Yoga-Narasimha, Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu in Yogic Posture, 15th century

Radha and Krishna, Illustration to Poems by Shribhatta, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Radha and Krishna, Illustration to Poems by Shribhatta, c1800

Various Heavens, Folio from a Samgrahanisutra (Book of Compilation), between 1575 and 1600. Creator: Unknown
Various Heavens, Folio from a Samgrahanisutra (Book of Compilation), between 1575 and 1600

Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Joghi Wallahs at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Indian ascetics:..an exhibition of "joghi wallahs." These are a class of Hindoo religious mendicants

Buddha Worship, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Worship, 19th Century. This dynamic painting illustrates one of the Jataka tales--stories of the former lives of the Buddha

Buddha Mucalinda, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Mucalinda, 19th Century

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. India's multiple religious traditions produced lively exchanges in the representation of the divine

Portrait of a Boy. Study for Morning Prayers. Creator: Carl Larsson
Portrait of a Boy. Study for Morning Prayers, Unknown date

'Turcomans Dining; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Turcomans Dining; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Interior of a Turcoman Tent; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Turcoman Tent; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Costumes de Différents Pays, Nabab de la Côte du Coromandel, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Nabab de la Cote du Coromandel, c1797

Portrait of Helion de Lucay, 1853. Creator: Chantal de Lucay
Portrait of Helion de Lucay, 1853. De Lucay sitting on a chair with book in hand

Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Deity Fudo, 19th century

Folios from a Kalpasutra (Book of Sacred Precepts) (image 2 of 2), c1425. Creator: Unknown
Folios from a Kalpasutra (Book of Sacred Precepts) (image 2 of 2), c1425

Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600. Creator: Unknown
Shrine with Four Jinas (Rishabhanatha [Adinatha]), Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Mahavira), c.600

Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, c.1000. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, c.1000

Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150

Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Jina Mahavira (?), between 850 and 900

Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni or the Jina Buddha Akshobhya, 9th-10th century

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro and Arashi Shincha, c1810s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro and Arashi Shincha, c1810s

Narihira Kneeling before Prince Koretaka, c1766. Creator: Shunsho
Narihira Kneeling before Prince Koretaka, c1766. Series: Tales of Ise in Iroha Order

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"Embracing Serenity: Exploring the Cross-Legged Traditions Across Asia and Beyond" The Big Buddha statue at Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, invites visitors to find inner peace through its majestic cross-legged pose. In Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka state, India, the Shiva Mandir temple showcases a mesmerizing cross-legged deity that exudes tranquility and spiritual energy. Even in the world of finance, a cup of tea brings together the Bull and Bear in a cross-legged conversation - finding balance amidst market fluctuations. France's artistic heritage shines with "Blue Nude IV, " where Picasso's masterpiece captures a woman seated cross-legged in an enchanting display of vulnerability and strength. A Punjabi illustration depicts a lady with a hawk perched on her arm while sitting gracefully cross-legged – symbolizing harmony between nature and human existence. Through "The Chess Game, " artist Max Ernst portrays two figures locked in deep concentration as they sit cross-legged – showcasing strategy and contemplation intertwined. Delve into history with "The Barber of Suez, " an oil painting depicting men gathered around their barber while sitting comfortably crossed-legs - capturing everyday life moments from another era. Coide's artwork titled "Judicious Amelioration" transports us back to 1871 when individuals sought solace by sitting cross-legged amid societal challenges – reminding us that resilience knows no bounds. Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) in Bangkok boasts golden Buddha statues seated serenely in various meditative poses including the revered crossed-leg position – inspiring seekers on their spiritual journey. Witnessing Sadhus (Holy men) meditating cross-legged along riverbanks or temples across India reminds us of ancient traditions passed down through generations - connecting humanity to divine wisdom.